TOWN PARK MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR 7346

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class acts in an administrative capacity to coordinate all functions within a parks maintenance unit. The employee also prepares budgetary information for the unit, orders supplies, and prepares cost reports regarding the unit's activities. This position differs from Town Park Maintenance Supervisor in that the Town Park Maintenance Director coordinates his work with other units, such as town maintenance. Supervision is exercised over park maintenance personnel. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior through consultation, staff conferences and written reports. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns and supervises the work of the park maintenance staff;

Supervises the maintenance of central supplies, records, and equipment in the parks maintenance unit;

Prepares budgetary data for the unit, including cost reports for proposed and completed projects;

Acts in an administrative capacity to control all functions in the parks maintenance unit;

Coordinates efforts with the Town Maintenance Supervisor for projects involving parks and building maintenance, repairs and construction;

Reviews work to ensure compliance with departmental time schedules and standards;

May represent an administrative superior at departmental meetings.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods used in the installation and repair of park equipment; good knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of the maintenance and construction trades; ability to make accurate estimates of labor, time, and materials; ability to keep accurate records; ability to prepare, interpret and work from technical sketches and plans; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from college federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of supervisory experience in the performance of maintenance or construction activities; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school and five (5) years of experience in the performance or direction of a variety of maintenance or construction activities, two (2) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Town Parks Maintenance Director.

R 4/28/03

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive